Installing a new memory module or replacing an old component isn’t rocket science. As long as you understand the theory behind installing new RAM, actually doing it becomes a simple exercise in system maintenance.
Preparing your workspace
Memory modules are highly sensitive technical components. Prepare yourself and your workspace accordingly:
- Ensure that your workspace is clean, dust free and uncluttered. Remove anything that isn’t required for the procedure, especially magnets or any other object that can carry an electrostatic charge.
- We recommend ESD compatible tools when working with hardware.
Electrostatic discharges during RAM installation can be best avoided by wearing ESD gloves or an ESD wristband. These will ensure that any electrostatic build-up is harmlessly discharged from your body to earth. In organisations where working with highly sensitive items is the order of the day, special floor coverings and protective clothing are required. At home though, the use of ESD tools and anti-static gloves or wristband is perfectly adequate.
Installing the memory module
Open the housing of your PC and locate the RAM slots – consult your motherboard manual if you’re unsure!
Once you’ve made sure that no electrostatic discharge can affect the module, you may remove it from the packaging. If you’ve purchased more than one module, remove and install them one at a time. Always hold the modules by the sides; never touch the components on the modules or the golden contact plates.
Furthermore, you should never stack the memory modules. This can damage them and render them unusable.
The installation of memory modules into laptops is different to the installation into desktops, workstations and servers. Please consult an appropriate guide if you’re planning to install memory!
Installing SO-DIMM-Modules into mobile devices/laptops, NAS
Hold the SO-DIMM-module by the sides and slide it into the correct slot at the appropriate angle, golden contacts first. Insert the module carefully until you can no longer see the golden contacts and the module is snug in its slot. Ensure that the notches on the sides line up with the rest of the locking mechanism and then gently push the module flat until the clips lock it into place.
If the module will not seat correctly without the use of force, remove it and start again.
Installing DIMMs into desktop PCs, workstations and servers
Open both of the holding clips, at either end of the RAM slot, by pushing them outwards until they are fully extended away from the RAM module.
Hold the sides of the new memory module in both hands, gently place it into the slot. Ensure that the notches on the sides and bottom (where the contacts are) line up with the slot layout. Now gently press down until the module slides into the slot. When it is properly seated, the holding clips will automatically close and lock the RAM in place.
Finally, close up your computer and ensure the housing is properly secured.
A short review of the most salient points
- Only perform hardware installation in a clean, dust-free environment, shielded from electrostatic discharge. Never place memory modules on the floor or use the floor as your workspace.
- Wear an ESD wristband or gloves to avoid passing any electrostatic build-up to the module.
- Don’t stack modules. Remove them from their packaging and install them individually!
- Do not expose modules to electrical charges, do not bend or twist them.
- Handle each module by its sides; do not touch the components or the contacts.
Never stack or handle multiple modules.
- Always store modules in their protective packaging.
More information on these subjects can be found here:
The correct handling and installation of DIMMs and SO-DIMMs (PDF) Micron
The Do’s and Don’ts of installing memory modules (PDF) Samsung
Wikipedia-Article on electrostatic discharges
Are the 2*16 GB suggested to me for my G5 5500 the original rams that dell sells on it website or do they only have same specifications ?
Dear Raeyaan,
please find here Dell G5 5500 memory upgrades, 64GB RAM is maximum (up to 32GB each slot).
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Hello, I have an Asus x507ua – br385t. Is it upgradable to 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD?
Thank you!
Dear Gabby,
yes, 32GB is possible for Asus X507UA – please find here VivoBook X507UA / X507UAR memory upgrades. Here you will find VivoBook X507UA / X507UAR SSDs. We offer SSDs up to 4GB capacity.
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hi! i am wondering what the max ram i can have to v3-571-53216g75makkmfg? can i upgrade something more than ram and hard disk on that laptop?
thanks for helping
Dear Samer,
please find here Acer Aspire V3-571 memory upgrades.
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good day, i have tried to install 2 X 32Go on my Z4G4 XEON W 2125 CPU today…. not working… red light and bipper on….. all is compatible regaring the specificity f the RAM board and the computer…………… what i should do ? Thanks.
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our customer service has already addressed the issue.
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wHAT IS THE MAXIMUM ram CAPACITY FOR acer VERITON M200 Q-77 WITH BASEBOARD VERITON M6620G??. ALSO PLS SUGGEST IF RAM CAN BE CHANGED TO DDR4 FROM DDR3.
Dear Kyansh,
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Or you can send an inquiry.
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P-Serie P2420LA it’s 4 GB Ram, what’s best RAM upgrade available for it?
Dear Harish,
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Maximum is 32GB RAM.
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Have DELL INSPIRON 1525 and wish to upgrade.
Is it possible to go to 64B at8GB?
Currently I use W10 64B on my other Laptop and would like to keep common standard.
Can you help please.
Thanks.
James
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Dear James,
please find here RAM upgrades for Dell Inspiron 1525, 6GB RAM is maximum.
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Hi,
I have an HP Probook x360 435 G8 Ryzen5850u processor, with 32GB (2x16GB) RAM, therefore, it is possible to upgrade to 64GB RAM? because accordingly with the AMD portal this processor supports up to 32GB RAM but accodingly with both the RAMminator Crucial softwares, it is possible to upgrade to 64GB ram (2X32).
Thankyou very much for your help
Dear David,
you can trust RAMinator, 64GB RAM is possible.
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I HAVE ASPIRE ES ES1-432-C651 WITH 2GB INTERNAL MEMORY….CAN I UPGRADE THE RAM TO 8GB DDR3L 1600MHZ?
THNX…
Dear Gilbert,
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I need recommendations for the ram i can buy for HP Pro 3500 Core i5 3450 3.1 GHz up to its max memory.
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what is the max ram capacity of one slot of toshiba satellite c850 c909 laptop
Dead Nadim Hossain,
please find here the RAM upgrades for Satellite C850.
Maximum RAM is 16GB.
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hello
i have Dell laptop model inpiron 15 R-5537
intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4200U CPU @ 1.60GHz 2.30 GHz
4.00 GB (3.89 GB usable)
1 of 2 slots
i need to ORDER and upgrade with 8 gb Ram for my other laptop slot
kindly tell me the model of Ram and price for 8gb Ram of RELATED WITH this system specification and model
thanks®ards
Muhammad
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You can order directly from our website.
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Hi, can i put 2 different RAM, one 4gb in first slot and one 8gb in the other slot (12GB), instead of 2×4 or 2×8 gb. I mean Toshiba LB 50 B-1KG , laptop.
Thanks in advance!
Dear N D,
yes you can combine different capacities.
Find here RAM for Satellite L50T-B, L50-B, L50D-B.
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WOw!!!, amazing, this is exactly what i always to do
100% compatible to your system!
Why sometimes when you plug the DIMM for the first time (brand new) they won’t work or throw an error when tested and simply disconnecting it and plugging back on works just fine?
Hello,
this is not so rare a good solution for not working new RAM.
We also mention and eplain this in our Troubleshooting Quick Guide
Chapter 3. Please remove the memory module and install it again.
https://www.compuram.de/blog/en/troubleshooting-quick-guide-tricks-tips-on-problems-when-installing-memory-upgrades/
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Can I put a ddr3 Dimm in a Sodimm mobo?
Of course not
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When will the 64GB (2x32GB) product be available?